Name: The Perkins House
Address: 3 Old School Street, Cornish, Maine, United States of America, Cornish, Maine, US
Price range: US$147–US$234 per night
Rating: 9.68

What guests think

Reviews of The Perkins House describe a friendly, historic B&B with welcoming hosts, excellent breakfasts, and comfortable, quiet rooms, often decorated seasonally, creating a cozy, home-like atmosphere that many guests say makes them want to return.

Housekeeping and upkeep are consistently praised. Some rooms use a shared bathroom, and a few guests found the ornate Victorian decor and numerous antiques a bit cluttered for laying out personal items. Expect a character-rich, traditional B&B experience.

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Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

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10

Susan

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful. The owners were welcoming and friendly. I would recommend this as a great find!

10

Paul

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful home. We have been made to feel very welcome.

10

Tiffany

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

From when you pull up, to the porch, to the house, to the garden everything is so well taken care of and clean. The owners are welcoming and have everything you need and more to make your stay perfect. I loved how each room had its own character. The coffee and breakfast were truly delicious. Thank you for your hospitality. Enjoy the food Dulce. Will be back again within the year.

10

Jodi

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very comfortable, quiet and clean. There is a shared bathroom for the floor, which was fine for us since only one other room was occupied. (I don’t know how that goes when the inn is full.) We did not take advantage of any of the other common areas (living room w/TV, sitting room). The entire house is beautifully decorated in the Victorian style, with lots of furniture, busy wallpaper, and decorative items on the shelves, dressers and side tables. It looked great, but I was afraid to put any of my own things on the dresser because I thought I might overlook them amidst all the other items when it came time to leave. Our host was very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast far surpassed our expectations. I would certainly stay there again.

8

Ann

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The historic setting of the Perkins house was very fun to learn about—it has a unique history and the owners preserved it’s originality. It was decorated to the extreme with antiques and knickknacks which made it feel a bit cluttered and our bedroom was so full of things that there was not much room left to lay out our things. But the breakfast provided was delicious each morning and was very satisfying.

10

Susan

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carriage House was very nice and comfortable.

10

Terri

28 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely wonderful experience. House is beautiful. Breakfast was amazing. Hosts were so friendly and hospitable. We will be back.

10

Sheila

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gretchen & Keith were superb hosts. The property was beautiful and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

10

Alis

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts Very hospitable. Awesome house with lots of great history on the property. Host are Living the American Dream. Definitely would recommend to anyone traveling through or having a party to seek out the Perkins House. You wont regret it.

10

Shannon

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with wonderful accommodations! Carriage House was unique and very comfortable. Loved the Halloween theme for the month of October. Great place to relax.

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Cleanliness

Guests consistently describe rooms and bathrooms as clean and the property well maintained.

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10

Tiffany

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

From when you pull up, to the porch, to the house, to the garden everything is so well taken care of and clean. The owners are welcoming and have everything you need and more to make your stay perfect. I loved how each room had its own character. The coffee and breakfast were truly delicious. Thank you for your hospitality. Enjoy the food Dulce. Will be back again within the year.

10

Nolan

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was AMAZING! The room was very nice and clean and the breakfast was top notch!

10

Jodi

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very comfortable, quiet and clean. There is a shared bathroom for the floor, which was fine for us since only one other room was occupied. (I don’t know how that goes when the inn is full.) We did not take advantage of any of the other common areas (living room w/TV, sitting room). The entire house is beautifully decorated in the Victorian style, with lots of furniture, busy wallpaper, and decorative items on the shelves, dressers and side tables. It looked great, but I was afraid to put any of my own things on the dresser because I thought I might overlook them amidst all the other items when it came time to leave. Our host was very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast far surpassed our expectations. I would certainly stay there again.

10

Laurie

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was Delightful, quaint and clean !! The Breakfast was amazing!! I will be booking for next year .❤️😊

10

Medori

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay. Gretchen and Keith are very good hosts, good food, Keith can cook am awesome breakfast. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Bonus was the pup!

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often quiet, with distinctive Victorian character; some are in the Carriage House. Several reviews note shared bathrooms for certain rooms, and a few found the ornate decor cluttered for laying out personal items.

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10

Emily

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely amazing. Cute dog, friendly people. Very interesting and cool decor. Bed was so comfortable, breakfast was incredible.

10

Nolan

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was AMAZING! The room was very nice and clean and the breakfast was top notch!

10

Debra

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing — welcoming, comfortable, and a great breakfast

10

Jodi

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very comfortable, quiet and clean. There is a shared bathroom for the floor, which was fine for us since only one other room was occupied. (I don’t know how that goes when the inn is full.) We did not take advantage of any of the other common areas (living room w/TV, sitting room). The entire house is beautifully decorated in the Victorian style, with lots of furniture, busy wallpaper, and decorative items on the shelves, dressers and side tables. It looked great, but I was afraid to put any of my own things on the dresser because I thought I might overlook them amidst all the other items when it came time to leave. Our host was very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast far surpassed our expectations. I would certainly stay there again.

10

Marcela

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My boyfriend and I spent one night at the Perkins House and we loved it! The hosts were very welcoming and made us feel at home. The house is cozy and our room was very comfortable. We hope to be back some day.

8

Ann

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The historic setting of the Perkins house was very fun to learn about—it has a unique history and the owners preserved it’s originality. It was decorated to the extreme with antiques and knickknacks which made it feel a bit cluttered and our bedroom was so full of things that there was not much room left to lay out our things. But the breakfast provided was delicious each morning and was very satisfying.

8

Glen

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts were friendly and accomodating. We had a quiet room and breakfast was excellent. Note - our stay included a shared bathroom.

10

Susan

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carriage House was very nice and comfortable.

10

Debra

25 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, welcoming, and comfortable.

10

Shannon

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with wonderful accommodations! Carriage House was unique and very comfortable. Loved the Halloween theme for the month of October. Great place to relax.

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Service

Hosts Gretchen and Keith are repeatedly praised as warm, friendly, and accommodating, offering helpful local tips and making guests feel at home.

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10

John

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fun, hospitable hosts. Helpful with ideas for our itinerary. Great breakfast.

10

William

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovingly and expertly prepared breakfast. Warm, gracious hosts. Don't hesitate to book Keith and Gretchen's B&B. Best stay ever!

10

Cristian

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time at the Perkins House! The inn keepers are very welcoming and made us feel like visiting family!

10

Emily

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely amazing. Cute dog, friendly people. Very interesting and cool decor. Bed was so comfortable, breakfast was incredible.

10

David

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful place to stay and the hosts make you feel like you’re at home. Had a wonderful breakfast , would stay here longer!

10

Kelly

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adorably decorated place and friendly service

10

Sheila

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gretchen & Keith were superb hosts. The property was beautiful and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

10

Brian

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Gretchen and Keith are fantastic hosts. They were very friendly and great to talk with. They gave me tips on the best places to eat, and for a great lobster roll. If I am ever in the area again I will be staying there.

10

Susan

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a totally amazing spot. All decorated for Halloween. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was superb. We enjoyed visiting with the guests at the breakfast table. We have already booked for another stay in November. Keith and Gretchen, the owners, were very accommodating and delightful!

10

Medori

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay. Gretchen and Keith are very good hosts, good food, Keith can cook am awesome breakfast. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Bonus was the pup!

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John

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect for us. We like to wander the Cornish area, but it is also very convenient to get to Portland or the mountains in New Hampshire. The owners are very accessible for suggestions or assistance. The breakfast meals were excellent. Will definitely stay again.

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Dining

Breakfast is a consistent highlight—frequently described as excellent, generous, and expertly prepared; coffee also earns praise. Several guests enjoyed the communal breakfast setting.

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10

John

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was perfect for us. We like to wander the Cornish area, but it is also very convenient to get to Portland or the mountains in New Hampshire. The owners are very accessible for suggestions or assistance. The breakfast meals were excellent. Will definitely stay again.

10

William

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovingly and expertly prepared breakfast. Warm, gracious hosts. Don't hesitate to book Keith and Gretchen's B&B. Best stay ever!

10

Tiffany

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

From when you pull up, to the porch, to the house, to the garden everything is so well taken care of and clean. The owners are welcoming and have everything you need and more to make your stay perfect. I loved how each room had its own character. The coffee and breakfast were truly delicious. Thank you for your hospitality. Enjoy the food Dulce. Will be back again within the year.

10

Emily

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely amazing. Cute dog, friendly people. Very interesting and cool decor. Bed was so comfortable, breakfast was incredible.

10

Nolan

8 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place was AMAZING! The room was very nice and clean and the breakfast was top notch!

10

Jodi

16 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very comfortable, quiet and clean. There is a shared bathroom for the floor, which was fine for us since only one other room was occupied. (I don’t know how that goes when the inn is full.) We did not take advantage of any of the other common areas (living room w/TV, sitting room). The entire house is beautifully decorated in the Victorian style, with lots of furniture, busy wallpaper, and decorative items on the shelves, dressers and side tables. It looked great, but I was afraid to put any of my own things on the dresser because I thought I might overlook them amidst all the other items when it came time to leave. Our host was very helpful and accommodating. Breakfast far surpassed our expectations. I would certainly stay there again.

8

Glen

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hosts were friendly and accomodating. We had a quiet room and breakfast was excellent. Note - our stay included a shared bathroom.

10

Laurie

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was Delightful, quaint and clean !! The Breakfast was amazing!! I will be booking for next year .❤️😊

10

Susan

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a totally amazing spot. All decorated for Halloween. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was superb. We enjoyed visiting with the guests at the breakfast table. We have already booked for another stay in November. Keith and Gretchen, the owners, were very accommodating and delightful!

10

Medori

4 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great stay. Gretchen and Keith are very good hosts, good food, Keith can cook am awesome breakfast. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Bonus was the pup!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $158	17 $154	18 $168	19 $168
20 $154	21 $154	22 $154	23 $153	24 $153	25 $166	26 $177
27 $153	28 $148	29 $153	30 $153

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $171	2 $179	3 $234
4	5 $178	6 $170	7 $169	8 $167	9	10
11 $164	12 $167	13 $169	14 $184	15 $165	16 $177	17 $190
18 $155	19 $159	20 $174	21 $165	22 $159	23 $175	24 $175
25 $147	26 $164	27 $151	28 $151	29 $166	30 $167	31 $155

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